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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 738.70 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 738.70 and 299.23 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 738.70 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/738.70 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 738.70 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 221,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,040.45/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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